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Recent Obituaries in Brookfield, Menomonee Falls, Thiensville, WI
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Brookfield, Menomonee Falls, Thiensville, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Ben Swahn
Jul 29, 2021
Ben Swahn, 72 of Mequon, Wisconsin passed away on July 29, 2021 while at home surrounded by loving family and dear friends. He is survived by Mary, his wife of 32 years, and stepchildren Michael and Claudia. Ben was a native of Sweden. After studying law at university and serving in the Swedish army, Ben entered the medical device field....
Elwyn Herferth
Jul 28, 2021
Elwyn George Herferth of Franklin passed away on July 28, 2021. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 Years, Lillian. Elwyn is survived by his children Donna Smith (Roger Klem), Cindi (Ken) Wright, Lori Holm, and Lisa (Dave) Burrows; grandchildren Jared (Jodi) Wright, Lauren (Michael) Gregory, Cedric Wright and Melanie Burrows; great-grandchildren Carter Wright, Sage Gregory,...
Craig Strandt
Jul 27, 2021
Craig A. Strandt Passed away July 27, 2021 at the age of 69. Loving brother of Robert "Bob" (Geri), the late Michael "Mick" (Sue), Douglas "Doug" (Linda), Gwynne (the late Marty Sr.) Cvikel, Elizabeth "Betsy" (Robert) Kovach, the late Roberta "Robbi" Strandt, Luann (Michael) Bulow, and Lisa (the late Jim) Murray. Preceded in death by his parents Robert and Janet...
Yoshiko Pagac
Jul 27, 2021
Yoshiko "Kathy" Pagac Was born on September 12, 1936 in Okinawa, Japan. Passed peacefully on July 27, 2021. Loving mother and grandma to Tamiko "Tammy" Abraham, husband Mark, sons Marty, Dan and Sam; Deborah Stoiber, husband Don, sons Timothy and Michael; Cheryl Kelly, husband Charlie, children Jordan, Sydney, Chase and Madison. Great-grandchildren: Jaden, Mason and Ben (expected September, 2021); Dog...
Shirley Rydell
Jul 26, 2021
On July 26, 2021, Shirley Rydell (nee Michalek) was called home to eternal peace. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Roman "Sam" Rydell. Shirley was the loving mother of Craig (Vicki) and Nancy. She was the world's greatest "Busie" to Emily Monfre, Emma Rydell and Abbi Rydell. Sister of the late James (the late Dolly) Michalek. A...
Arlene Osieczonek
Jul 21, 2021
Arlene M. Osieczonek Passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis and sons Thomas and Randy. Arlene is lovingly survived by her children Bonnie (the late John), James, Jeffrey (Teresa), and Lisa (Tom); grandchildren Sabrina, Jesse, Crystal (John), and Samuel (Kristin), Nathanial; one great-granddaughter Taylor; siblings, Janice,...
Perry Stearns
Jul 21, 2021
Perry R. Stearns of Brookfield entered the gates of heaven on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the age of 68. Perry was born in Waukesha on May 19, 1953, to Donald and Genevieve (nee Books) Stearns. After graduating from Waukesha South High School, he served in the US Army from 1971-1974. Stationed in Okinawa, Japan, he was assigned to the...
Evelyn Tomko
Jul 21, 2021
Evelyn J. Tomko Entered into Eternal Life July 21, 2021 at the age of 88 years. Beloved mother Fred, Mike (Gail), Beth (Valter) Ferrara and Dan (Nancy) Tomko. Loving grandmother of 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Dear sister of Martha. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband David,...
David Garms
Jul 17, 2021
David Allan Garms On Saturday, July 17, 2021, David had an angel whisper in his ear... take my hand come with me your work here is done. The world has lost a Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Son, and Friend. Born and raised in Brookfield, WI, the youngest son of parents, Lois and the late Ralph Garms; brother of Robert,...
Shirley Orlopp
Jul 17, 2021
Shirley I. Orlopp (Herrmann), 91, of Walnut Shade, Missouri passed away July 17, 2021, after a short illness with family at her side. Shirley was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 3, 1929, to Pearl M. (Cornelius) and Erwin H. Herrmann. She was raised in Milwaukee and graduated from the Wisconsin State Teachers College (Univ. of WI at Milwaukee). After...
Mary Jasenski
Jul 16, 2021
Mary Carol Jasenski (nee Kuhns) Passed away July 16, 2021 at the age of 90. Loving mother of David, Jay (Charlotte), Paul (Tammy) and Ann (Mark, favorite son-in-law). Preceded in death by her husband Frank, and siblings William Kuhns, Patricia Pieper and Robert Kuhns. Further survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends. Mary Carol...
Wayne Krawczyk
Jul 15, 2021
Born October 23, 1934. Joined his beloved wife Shirley Mae in Eternal Life on July 15, 2021 at the age of 86 years. Loving Dad of Debbie (Michael) Filo, Michael (Bonnie) Krawczyk, Sandra (Steve) Atkielski, David Krawczyk, and Barbara (Walter) Nassauer. Cherished Grandpa of Shannon (Goran), Ryan (Brittany), Jared (Kylie), Jason (Sarah), Dustin (Stacey), and Jennifer. Cherished Great-Grandpa of Luka,...
Eugene Nett
Jul 12, 2021
Eugene was born September 7, 1954, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, son of Edwin and Agnes (Schmitz) Nett. He is survived by his siblings, Mary Lou Gilgenbach, Helen (Bill) Paquin, Grace Schroeder, Darlene (Steve) Eisenhut, nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant sisters, Lois and Gladys and his sister Laurel Nett; two...
John Graeber
Jul 12, 2021
John A. Graeber John A. Graeber, of Menomonee Falls, WI, moved on from us on July 12th, 2021 to be with loved ones who had passed previously; his wife, Patricia A. Graeber, his daughter, Cynthia M. Graeber, his parents, George F. and Katherine A.M. Graeber and others who loved and cared for John during his lifetime. John was 90 years...
Walter Carberry
Jul 11, 2021
Walter H. Carberry Born to Eternal Life on July 11, 2021 at the age of 94. Loving father of Michael (Dawn), Michele (Daniel) Hoffmann and Clint Carberry. Proud grandpa/gramps of Justin (Katie), Kasey (Aaron), Lindsay, Shannon and Skylar. Great grandpa of 8 and great great grandpa of 5. Dear brother of Roland (Inge) Carberry. Walter will be deeply missed by...
Isolde Hay
Jul 11, 2021
Isolde W. Hay of Thiensville formerly of West Chester Illinois. Preceded in death by her husband Eugene, her parents, Herman and Betty Eckle and her dear brother Wolfgang Eckle. She is survived by her children Isabell (Kim Markert) and Thomas Hay, grandchildren Ted (Jen), Kristen, Nicole (Michael) Rivecca and great grandchildren Elise, Avery, Max and Alex. Isolde loved her job...
Joyce Wesling
Jul 10, 2021
Joyce A. Wesling (Nee Wagner) was reunited on the 19th hole with her husband of 50 years, Dick on July 10, 2021 at the age of 86. Loving mother of Jean (Mark) Lewry, Deborah, Nancy, James (Kim), and Karen. Dear grandmother of Kristine and Melissa Lewry, Thomas, Bryce, and John Wesling. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Joyce never...
Kenneth Weske
Jul 9, 2021
Kenneth John Weske 67, entered eternal peace on July 9, 2021. Ken was born on December 20, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Marie Ann (Siegel) and Paul Emil Weske. Ken is survived by his devoted life companion and partner, James Snyder. He is further survived by his aunt, Jane (Siegel) Hoppe and...
William Chapin Iii, Major Usaf (Ret.)
Jul 8, 2021
William Barton Chapin III, Major USAF (Ret.) Of River Hills. Born to Life on May 14, 1934. Born to Christ on July 8th, 2021, age 87 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Carolyn Chapin (nee Bower), children Susan Stephen (Richard), Deborah Holtorf (Scott), Bart (Lisa), Scott (Danuta), and Dave (Rachel), grandchildren Cristian, Christopher, Kathy Sue,...
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